The Nikkei average fell by 312 yen, marking a decline for the first time in four days, with nearly 70% of Main Board stocks decreasing in value = 14th afternoon session.

On the 14th, the Nikkei average stock price in the afternoon session fell by 312 yen and 04 cents from the previous day to 39,149 yen and 43 cents, marking a decline for the first time in four days. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) dropped by 6.38 points to 2,759.21 points. The Nikkei average experienced selling pressure from the morning and moved sluggishly. Although there was a brief moment when it turned upwards, the resistance at higher prices was significant. In the afternoon, following a move towards a stronger yen against the dollar, the decline widened. With weekend factors also compounding, the Nikkei average continued to trend weakly.

Kabushiki ShimbunFeb 14 14:58

Idemitsu Kosan's Nine-Month Profit Falls 47%

MT NewswiresFeb 13 10:06

Idemitsu Kosan has risen for four consecutive days, announcing an increase in financial estimates and a share buyback.

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. <5019.T>, a major player in Petroleum sales, has seen its stock rise for the fourth consecutive day. At one point, it reached a high of 1,073 yen, up 20 yen from the previous day. After the market closes on the 12th, it announced an upward revision of its financial estimates for the fiscal year ending March 2025, as well as the establishment of a share buyback program. The forecast for consolidated ordinary profit for the full year has been raised from 188 billion yen to 245 billion yen (a decrease of 36.4% compared to the previous year). This accounts for the strong domestic margin in the fuel oil segment and the impact of yen depreciation. The cumulative ordinary profit for the third quarter (April-December) is estimated at 165.8 billion yen (a 4% increase compared to the same period last year).

Kabushiki ShimbunFeb 13 09:05

February 13 [Today's Investment Strategy]

[Fisco Selected Stocks]【Material Stocks】Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. <5706> 4687 yen (2/12) engaged in functional materials, electronic materials, Nonferrous Metals refining, resource development, Precious Metals recycling, etc. The performance forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2025 has been revised upward. The operating profit is expected to be 66 billion yen (2.0 times year-on-year). This is an increase of about 17% from the previous forecast. Profits in the metals, functional materials, and mobility segments have been growing, leading to the upward revision. The operating profit for the cumulative third quarter announced at the same time is 56.2 billion yen (previously

Fisco JapanFeb 13 07:58

Attention is drawn to Furukawa Electric and iStyle, while JGC HD and Sumitomo Metal seem to be sluggish.

Yesterday, on the 12th, in the US stocks market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 225.09 dollars to 44,368.56, the Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 6.10 points to 19,649.95, and the Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures rose by 165 yen compared to the Osaka daytime, reaching 39,165 yen. The exchange rate is 1 dollar = 154.40-50 yen. In today's Tokyo market, GMO Internet <4784>, which announced a change in dividend policy and a commemorative dividend for its listing on the Main Board, expects an operating profit of 8 billion yen this term, and Furukawa has revised its performance and dividend estimates upward for the fiscal year ending March 2025.

Fisco JapanFeb 13 07:15

Idemitsu Kosan and others announced a Share Buyback on February 12.

The stocks for which a share buyback announcement was made on February 12 (Wednesday) are as follows: <5019> Idemitsu Kosan 80 million shares (6.1%) 70 billion yen (from March 17, 2025 to March 16, 2026) <5988> Pioneering 8.81 million shares (23.8%) 22 billion yen 0.31 million 7900 yen (from February 13, 2025 to April 30, 2025) <5741> UACJ 3 million shares (6.2%) 16.5 billion yen (February 13, 2025) <7272> Ya

Fisco JapanFeb 13 06:12